With the JEE Advanced 2025 result releasing on June 2, aspirants are eagerly eyeing top engineering colleges that accept the score. While IITs dominate the list, other prestigious institutions like IISc Bangalore also consider JEE Advanced marks for admission. Here’s a detailed list of top colleges, their flagship programs, placement insights, and what to expect during the upcoming JoSAA counselling. Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) Total IITs in India: 23 Admission Process: Through JoSAA counselling based on JEE Advanced rank. Popular Branches: CSE, ECE, Mechanical, Electrical, AI & DS IIT Location Notable Programs Avg. Package (2024) IIT Bombay Maharashtra CSE, Electrical ₹22 LPA IIT Delhi Delhi CSE, Mechanical ₹20 LPA IIT Madras Tamil Nadu Aerospace, CSE ₹19 LPA IIT Kanpur UP ECE, CSE ₹18 LPA IIT Kharagpur WB Civil, Arch., CSE ₹17 LPA IIT Roorkee Uttarakhand Mech., AI, CSE ₹17 LPA 2. Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore Program: BSc (Research) in Science & Engineering Admission: JEE Advanced Score Focus: Research-oriented education Average Package: ₹12–15 LPA 3. Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs) Accepting JEE Advanced (some campuses) for Integrated BS-MS Top campuses: Pune, Bhopal, Mohali Best For: Research in Basic Sciences 4. Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Thiruvananthapuram Admission: Based on JEE Advanced Program: Aerospace Engineering, Avionics Collaboration: ISRO Average Package: ₹10–12 LPA 5. Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT), Amethi Admission: Through JEE Advanced Programs: Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering Industry tie-up: Indian Oil, ONGC, BPCL JoSAA Counselling 2025: What to Expect Registration Starts: Early June 2025 Rounds: 6 (expected) Choices: IITs, NITs, IIITs, GFTIs Documents Required: Admit card, scorecard, photo ID, 10th/12th certificates, etc. Tips Before You Choose a College Research previous year cutoffs Check placement stats and internship history Explore campus life and alumni network Don’t blindly follow rankings — match your goals with course offerings
